Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Safeguarding Lead to lead, support, coordinate and monitor the Micah Projects approach to Child Safety and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding across the agency.
Provide support to all Micah Projects teams and work in collaboration with the leadership team to implement the Child Safe and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Framework. Provide support and guidance in the implementation and monitoring of Child Safe Organisation Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Support Micah Projects to manage and mitigate risk and safety concerns and provide expert advice through case consults across the organisation.
This is a full-time employment opportunity at Level 8 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the agency in implementation and compliance of Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme requirements.
Work in a Shared Leadership environment as outlined in Micah Projects Shared Leadership Charter.
Drive the strategic vision for safeguarding across teams in line with Micah Projects Child Safe and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Framework including the review, continuous improvement and embedding of Safeguarding policies, procedures and practices, to comply with the Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Build and lead a multidisciplinary approach creating a culture of safeguarding across the organisation where safeguarding is prioritised and everyone’s responsibility.
Build upon existing systems and processes to support appropriate responding and documentation in case management regarding protective actions, to mitigate risk and safety concerns ensuring compliance with current legislative requirements.
Enhance knowledge and understanding of the Child Protection Act (1999), and the Child Safe Organisations Act (2024) QLD, and processes within Child Safety QLD and the QLD Child and Family Commission.
Essential Criteria
Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and legislation, including but not limited to The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, The QLD Reportable Conduct Scheme and The Child Protection Act.
Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Community Services, Law and extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence in a relevant discipline.
Have completed or willing to complete comprehensive Reportable Conduct Scheme training, and be willing and able to participate in investigations, including conducting interviews and provide comprehensive written documents regarding this.
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and reviewing organisational policies, frameworks and systems and training initiatives.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.
In SEEK, click on Apply Now to access the Position Description through our careers page. For more information, please email hr@micahprojects.org.au.
Benefits of working at Micah Projects
Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.
How to Apply:
If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on apply.
Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.
While the deadline to receive applications is Sunday 22 November 2026, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!
Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
